Employee IPO Management Seed Money 
Startup Lessons Learned
MAY 31, 2019
Scott Kupor is the managing partner at Andreessen Horowitz, where he’s responsible for all operational aspects of running the firm. He's been with the firm since its inception in 2009 and has overseen its rapid growth, from three employees to 150+ and from $300 million in assets under management to more than $10 billion.
Both Sides of the Table
DECEMBER 27, 2011
I find it amusing when a journalist writes an article about a prominent startup (either privately held or preparing for an IPO) and decries that, “They’re not even profitable!” They both raised angel / seed money of $1.5 There are certain topics that even some of the best journalists can’t fully grok.
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Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 2, 2009
The VCs basically have liquidity in management fees along the way, in the sense they get paid decently along the way. At some point, this breaks if their isn’t an exit or IPO. I know that eventually if your company is out of cash and you need the money you’ll take it even on punishing terms. It’s your baby.
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 17, 2017
70–80% of the costs of most startups are employee costs so what you’re really talking about when a company is unprofitable is that they are growing their staff ahead of their revenue. They both raised angel / seed money of $1.5 million to fund operations in their first year of operations.
Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 18, 2012
Think about it – most entrepreneurs who manage to raise seed money or venture capital usually raise enough money for 12-18 months maximum. Recruit employees in the blind belief that the amazing job they’re quitting to join you will be worth it in the long run. My employees. And yet you have to.
www.paulgraham.com
APRIL 28, 2010
And if trouble withinvestors is one of the biggest threats to a startup, managing themis one of the most important skills founders need to learn. Once you take money from the generalpublic youre more restricted in what you can do. [ In an IPO, it might not merely addexpense, but change the outcome.
Gust
OCTOBER 2, 2014
Think about it – most entrepreneurs who manage to raise seed money or venture capital usually raise enough money for 12-18 months maximum. Recruit employees in the blind belief that the amazing job they’re quitting to join you will be worth it in the long run. My employees. Many times it’s less.
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